GSA
PROGRAMS
:: As
a major source of equipment, supplies and logistical services to other
Federal agencies, the General Services Administration offers significant
entry and growth opportunities for small businesses. Featured
below are links to several programs that GSA has in place to assist
small businesses directly and indirectly. You may contact
us for more information or sign up for our free
newsletter updates.
Federal
Technology Service (FTS). Provides information technology
and network services solutions to government agencies. Administers
several programs that create significant contracting and subcontracting
opportunities for small businesses. Key programs include the FAST
program, the CONTACT program, and
the ANSWER
program. Link also to information about the IT
Solutions Shop below.
IT
Solutions Shop. To accommodate government procurement through its programs, GSA IT-Solutions has developed an on-line, web-based purchase order system called IT-Solutions Shop
(ITSS). The goal is to provide clients, contractors, and individuals from the GSA with a tool for sharing information and working simultaneously on-line in an integrated Internet environment.
Partnering
with Businesses Program. Encourages contractors with
environmentally-friendly products and services to apply for
participation on the Federal Supply Service (FSS) schedule. For
more information, visit GSA's Environmental
Programs web site.
Public
Buildings Service (PBS). Division under GSA responsible
for developing, leasing, and managing properties for use by government
employees on a worldwide basis. Administers several programs that
offer significant contracting and subcontracting opportunities for small
businesses. Programs include the PBS Leasing
Program and the Architecture
and Construction Program.
Regional
Small Business Centers. Colloquially referred to as the
"front door" to GSA procurement opportunities. Each
center is staffed with specialists to assist small business owners in
accessing opportunities at GSA.
